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Originally Posted by FlamesAddiction
If they can get Huberdeau up to being a PPG player or better next season, increasing his trade value would be one benefit. If we ended up losing Lindholm, having a tradeable Huberdeau would give the team a lot more flexibility after that. Even if there were still no takers on that contract, or if the team didn't want to trade him, a big rebound season would create some gravity when it comes to luring a potential replacement for Lindholm.
If Huberdeau has another 50-60 point season next year, I think it would be catastrophic for the team in the future. Not only would we be stuck with that contract for the following 7 years, but it would make it even harder to bring in good players to play with with him. I am not sure that whatever we get for Lindholm would make up for the negatives that another poor Huberdeau season would give us. That's why I think everything needs to be done to get his numbers up next season.
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I think the Flames are stuck with Huberdeau’s contract no matter what and if he pulls another 50 point season then the Flames will be rebuilding anyways